DEPT OF JUSTICE, FED PRISON INDUSTRIES, 320 1ST STREET NW -- Material Mgt Branch, WASHINGTON, DC 20534-0001

70 -- BAR CODING SYSTEM SOL 1PI-R-0774-97 DUE 070897 POC Contract Specialist, CALABRO, ALICE, 202/305-7264 UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. intends to enter into a definite delivery/definite quantitiy type contract for a Bar Coding System. Bar Coding Systems will be procured for eleven of the apparel factory locations throughout the United States. The Bar Coding System will interface with the SYMIX Shop Floor Control Module and the inmate payroll system. The final three contractors will demonstrate the proposed system in Washington, DC order to determine compliance with the contract requirements. The system will be tested at two of the field sites and upon final approval the system will be installed at eleven of the institution locations. Installation will be 60 days after contract award date. The proposals will be evaluated on Best Value criteria. Evaluations factors are: Price, Past Performance, Understanding requirements and technical approach, Knowledge of existing systems, Related past projects, and Ease of use of the existing system and quality of documentation. Solicitation packages must be requested in writing or via facsimile requested at 202/305-7363. No telephone requests will be accepted. Please indicate in the request the size of your company. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered for award. (0140)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0346 19970522\70-0004.SOL)